Welcome to the Portland Village Parent Association!

Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30 pm. They are open to everyone and take place in the All-school space in the castle. 6:30-7:30 is the adult education portion (see below) and other information and business is addressed from 7:35-8:30.

 

Child care is available for $5 per child for the evening. Minimum age is 3 years old. If you are in need of child care, please contact Annie Adams, Chair, at least one week in advance. annieadams1@gmail.com

 

Agenda:

Thursday,  October 15:      PVPA Business Only   All parents/guardians invited


Saturday,  October 17:       "The Waldorf Model of class teaching and
the benefits of continuity in the classroom"  By Betty Baldwin  10:00
to 11:30 am
(teacher-student relationship/efficiency/building trust/need for solving problem/looping)                


Thursday, November 19:     "Math and Science in the Middle School"
By Tammy Wagner and Jessica  Mohn-Jonhsen

Thursday,  December 17:    "Math  in the Lower Grades"
By  Jessica Mohn-Jonhsen, Thora Graham and Melanie Walker

Thursday, January  21:       "Reading and Writing in the Middle School"
By Christina Lowman and Theresa Molter-CANCELED

Thursday,  February 18:      "Reading and Writing in the Lower Grades"
ByBetty Baldwin and Olivia Farrell

Thursday,  March 18:         "How does PVS Ensure Inclusion and Welcome Diverse Life Experience within our Community?"
Discussion led by  Shannon McClure and Lucia Mello

Thursday, April 15:            "Eurythmy"   TBA

Thursday,  May 20:            "How Handwork and Foreign Language Complement the Curriculum" By Patricia Thom and Joseph Wyatt